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cissus
Scientific Name: Cissus repens
Family: Vitaceae
Category: Dicot
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Cissus quadrangularis
Cissus quadrangularis, a member of the grape family (Vitaceae), is known by several common names, including Veldt Grape, Devil's Backbone, Adamant Creeper, Asthisamharaka, and Hadjod.
Considerations for Pets
- Cissus quadrangularis is a vining succulent plant.
Considerations for Children
- Cissus quadrangularis is also called Devil's Backbone.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cissus quadrangularis
- Family: Vitaceae (Grape family)
- Belongs to the Angiosperms group (Flowering plants).
Distribution and Habitat
- Indigenous to Africa and certain countries in Asia.
- Believed to be native to Sri Lanka or India and also found within Arabia.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial plant
- Vining succulent plant.
Traditional Uses and Health Benefits
- Used in traditional Indian medicine for centuries.
- Traditionally used to hasten the fracture healing process in India.
- Traditionally used as a medicine to reduce inflammation and accelerate post-fracture bone regeneration.
- Used in Cameroon, the whole plant is used orally.
- Used to speed up bone healing and to promote weight loss.
- Used to promote bone and tissues healing, as an analgesic, and to treat infections.
Quirky Facts
- One of its common names is "Bonesetter".
Additional Information
- WebMD provides patient medical information for Cissus quadrangularis, including its uses, effectiveness, side effects, and safety.